Frist Center for the Visual Arts Calendar of Events

Friday, June 30 Frist Fridays presented by Fifth Third Bank: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Lynam
Turner Courtyard
Members: free, Non-members: Free with purchase of gallery admission (see note for important admission information)

This month, our popular Frist Fridays guests can enjoy live music by rockers Lynam in the courtyard as well as light appetizers and a cash bar. It's also a great opportunity to visit The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt (please see admission information below). Presented by Fifth Third Bank ; Event Sponsor: Mercedes-Benz of Nashville ; Contributing Sponsors: Bridgestone , Southwest Airlines, Stites & Harbison Attorneys, The Adelicia; Media Sponsors: Nashville Scene, Lightning 100
NOTE : Guests who wish to visit The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt during the Frist Fridays scheduled from June through September must reserve advance tickets in order to enter the exhibition. Quest tickets are issued for a specific date and time at a cost of $10 for members and $17 for non-members. Children 18 and under will be admitted free, but must have reserved tickets to enter the exhibition. Tickets for Quest include access to Frist Fridays activities. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.egyptatthefrist.orgor visit the Admissions Desk in the Grand Lobby of the Frist Center.

July 2006 Saturday, July 1 Frist Center Kids Club: Creative Cartouche 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Meet in the Art Library and Resource Center
Ages: 5 -10
Free: call 615-744-3357 to register

Kids Club offers exciting opportunities for children to discover, explore, and create art. Free membership includes a Kids Club card, art classes, and additional rewards for participation. This special Kids Club features a storytime session related to The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt . Inspired by the story, kids can create one-of-a-kind cartouche images on papyrus. Thursday, July 6 Music in the Grand Lobby: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Mario DaSilva Free

On Thursday evenings, the Frist Center presents free music in the Grand Lobby. Cash bars and bistro seating are offered, so visitors can relax, enjoy a variety of beverages and listen to some of Nashville's finest faculty and student musicians. Mario DaSilva performs a versatile array of music, ranging from classic rock to pop favorites. Thursday, July 6 Lecture: Curators Perspective:
6:30 p.m. "The Quest for Immortality : An Overview"
Nashville Public Library (Main), 615 Church Street
Free

Dr. Betsy Bryan, professor of Egyptian art and archeology at Johns Hopkins University, will introduce The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt and discuss ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife in the New Kingdom (circa 1550 - 1100 B.C.E.).
Friday, July 7 Music in the Grand Lobby: Teri Reid 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Free
On Friday evenings, the Frist Center presents free music in the Grand Lobby. Cash bars and bistro seating are offered, so visitors can relax, enjoy a variety of wines and other beverages and listen to music by keyboardist Teri Reid.
Friday, July 7 Artists Forum
6:30 p.m.
Rechter Room
Free

Artists Forum gives local and regional emerging and recognized artists an opportunity to discuss the thoughts and processes behind their work. Featured artists include John Donovan and Armon Means. Saturday, July 8 Frist Center Kids Club: Creative Cartouche 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Meet in the Art Library and Resource Center
Ages: 5 -10
Free: call 615-744-3357 to register

Kids Club offers exciting opportunities for children to discover, explore, and create art. Free membership includes a Kids Club card, art classes, and additional rewards for participation. This special Kids Club features a storytime session related toThe Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt . Inspired by the story, kids can create one-of-a-kind cartouche images on papyrus.
Thursday, July 13 Music in the Grand Lobby: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Wayne Avers Free

On Thursday evenings, the Frist Center presents free music in the Grand Lobby. Cash bars and bistro seating are offered, so visitors can relax, enjoy a variety of beverages and listen to music by guitarist Wayne Avers.
Friday, July 14 Music in the Grand Lobby: Lisa Webb 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Free
On Friday evenings, the Frist Center presents free music in the Grand Lobby. Cash bars and bistro seating are offered, so visitors can relax, enjoy a variety of wines and other beverages and listen to music by keyboardist Lisa Webb.
Friday, July 14 Torchlight Tour 9:00 p.m. and Movie: The Mummy
Ages: 16 years and older
Cost: $20 Frist members/$25 non-members - reservations required, call 744-3247 or visit www.fristcenter.orgto register online.